| Elders and Deacons |
| Preacher's Log Far Date, July 12, 1907 |
My Granddad told me another story about the time he helped get a church organized in Arkansas. He had spent several days, teaching them about biblical qualifications for Elders, Deacons and Bishops. The congregation had learned how to nominate and elect qualified men. They had elected Brother Brown and Brother Smith as Elders of the congregation. Brother Roberts and Brother Dixon were elected and appointed to the office of Elder. The men were getting quite good at this now. They had learned to nominate, second and then vote. "Before I leave here there, is one more thing that we need." (Granddad had looked up and down the aisles and saw splotches of tobacco juice gracing the floor, making an unsightly mess)" We need cuspidors". Without hesitation, Brother Jones spoke up, "I move that we apint brother Lucas as Cuspidor!" Before Granddad could explain, the nomination carried unanimously! |
| Copyright by Don Henderson May 13, 1986 Updated Feb 25, 2014 |